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February 2026 VicWater Update
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February 2026
Welcome to our first VicWater Update for 2026! For me, joining VicWater COO Tara Daniel and water industry colleagues at the Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 1 February was a great way to start the year.
March 2026
Hi and welcome to the IWN March Update.
In-Stream Customer Experience Stream Launches with Strong Momentum
Following the successful launch of the In-Stream Asset Intelligence Stream with NCS…
March 2026
Carbon Offsets Project
On 22 January 2026, ASIC approved the establishment of Zero Emissions Water Carbon Offsets (ZEWCO) Limited. With this milestone now achieved, the participating water corporations were able to sign their members agreement and management of ZEWCO formally transitioned to the Board.
March 2026
The VicWater programs are now in full swing, and this year there is much allignment, with all programs focusing on partnerships and being “better together”…
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